"Family life is very important to me. My mom and dad both work from home, so that makes us all very close because we spend so much time together.
Honesty and integrity are important to me. Once during my regular season this past year one of my teammates received an error that should have been mine. I went to the coach after the game and let him know so they wouldn't charge it to the wrong guy. I think it's important to always tell the truth and keep the books fair, even if it is not in my favor, because character matters.
I think hard work is important, in baseball and in life. If you don't work for what you have then you won't really appreciate it as much as you will when you earn it. Put in hard work on the field or in the gym and it will pay off in the game. Put in hard work at whatever you do and it will pay off in life.
Baseball is important to me because I love it, but I also enjoy teaching it. I have groups of elementary and junior high age students that I coach, mentor, and work with regularly on their fielding, hitting, and mechanics throughout the year. This keeps me working hard on my own skill set but also gives me a chance to pass my love for the game on to younger kids who want to put in the work to become better."
